If you’re considering solar panel installation for your home, you’ll likely get them on your roof. While ground-mounted systems are available, they usually cost more. Plus, most homeowners don’t have enough space in their yards to fit enough ground-mounted panels to power their homes. But not every roof is ideal for solar panels. Some have…
Does A Solar Roof Increase Home Value? If you’re thinking of getting solar panels, the money factor is a big consideration. While solar panel/roof costs have dropped a lot over the past 5 – 10 years, they still are not cheap. The average cost of a solar panel system for a home in the US…
When you think about solar panels, you probably have a vision of them on top of a roof. And, when you’re talking about solar energy for a home or business, the roof is the most common place you’ll find solar panels. But do solar panels have to be on the roof? Or can you place…
It’s time. If you haven’t gotten one already, do yourself a favor and get a quote for having solar panels installed on your home. We know. You’re busy. You don’t want to get deal with annoying salespeople. You think solar panels cost too much. But hear us out on this. When it comes to solar…
You probably have a ton of questions to ask solar companies before you’re ready to pull the trigger on solar. After reading the list below, you’ll probably have a ton more. Now to be totally honest, this list might be overkill. You don’t have to ask every question to every solar installer you talk to.…
It’s a concern for many who are considering solar. Do solar panels damage your roof? A roof is a big investment and can be expensive to repair or replace. So how will installing solar panels affect it? You may have heard about some people who have experienced leaks on their roofs after installing solar panels.…
Yes, solar energy is good for the environment. Yes, by getting solar installed, with a battery backup, you can be energy independent and not have to rely on the power company for electricity again. But, let’s face it. The decision to go solar or not for many comes down to money. Solar panels are not…
We love solar panels. We 100% believe it makes sense for many homeowners to go solar. But we also know that going solar does not make sense for everyone… no matter what that pushy solar sales rep may try to tell you (there are plenty of honest ones out there but, like every industry, you…
If you live in the Lone Star state and are thinking about getting solar panels, one of the biggest questions you probably have is “are solar panels worth it in Texas?” Overall, solar panels offer a lot of benefits. Not just for us humans, but for the environment too. When it comes to the benefits…
If solar panels are getting light, they will produce energy. Period. It doesn’t matter what direction they face for this to happen. However, just producing electricity is different than producing as much of it as possible. And when it comes to how much electricity panels can produce, then the direction they face definitely matters. Pointing…